How to check a dog's paw for injury?
Beatrice Hauck
2025-08-09 02:58:18
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If you didn’t see your dog get hurt but think there may be something wrong, check their paws for signs of a problem.
In general, here are a few symptoms that may indicate a paw or paw pad injury:
Limping
Excessive licking
Avoiding use of a particular paw
Favoring certain paws over others
Inflammation/reddening or bleeding
If it’s not an emergency, you can treat the injury yourself for quick relief.
Check between your dog’s toes, look for – and remove – debris that’s become stuck in their pads.
Trim the hair between the pads, this hair can get long, attracting thorns and other painful grasses.
Moisturize the pads, this will help prevent drying and cracking.
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